Who introduced the 'Pung Cholom' style in Manipuri dance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who introduced the 'Pung Cholom' style in Manipuri dance?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Maharaja Bhagyachandra
C. Uday Shankar
D. Srimanta Sankardeva
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Maharaja Bhagyachandra is credited with developing and codifying various forms of Manipuri dance, including Pung Cholom.

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The 'Sattriya' dance was originally performed in which type of building?
A. Palace
B. Open air theatre
C. Temple
D. Sattra (monastery)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Sattriya evolved inside the Sattras, the Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra' is associated with which dance?
A. Kathak
B. Odissi
C. Manipuri
D. Sattriya

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
He was the leading architect of modern Odissi dance.

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The 'Sutradhar' or narrator is a key figure in which classical dance-drama?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Manipuri
C. Kathakali
D. Sattriya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
In Kuchipudi Yakshagana, the Sutradhar introduces characters and narrates the story. This role is central to Kuchipudi dance-dramas.